What work is undertaken

To fulfil these roles the squadron operates the Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter and is organised into three flights - Training Flight, Operations Flight and Maintenance Flight.

Training Flight

Training Flight conducts three Introductory Fighter Courses (IFC) each year for newly-graduated pilots and pilots with extensive experience on other Air Force aircraft. The students then go on to F/A-18 or F-111 conversion courses.

Operations Flight

Operations Flight is responsible for advanced jet training above and beyond what is taught during IFC, allowing pilots to develop their core flying skills, operational skills and leadership abilities. Operations Flight also provides fleet support to Navy and close air support training to Army.

Maintenance Flight

Maintenance Flight is responsible for the provision of logistic support for Hawk 127 operations at RAAF Base Pearce.

There are four key processes by which Maintenance Flight provides this support: